Question 1

Unlike other types of social science researchers, historical researchers

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Historical researchers discover data from existing records, artifacts, and documents rather than creating new data through experiments or surveys.

Question 2

An overarching goal of historical research is to

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Historical research aims to enhance our understanding of the present by examining past events, providing context and insight into how current phenomena have evolved.

Question 3

Compared to historical research in the nineteenth century, contemporary historical research

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Contemporary historical research often emphasizes the interpretation of historical events, considering various perspectives and theoretical frameworks, unlike the more fact-focused approach of the nineteenth century.

Question 4

Match each example below with the use of historical research it best illustrates.
-A historian in 2007 examines state department of education regulations passed between 1950 and 1990 for sexist content.

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The historian's examination of past regulations for sexist content is aimed at identifying outdated practices that may still be in use and require reform, thus sensitizing educators to these issues.

Question 5

Match each example below with the use of historical research it best illustrates.
-A historian analyzes the textbooks used to teach reading in a particular school district during the last 75 years

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This example best illustrates collecting information concerning past educational practices, as the historian is examining textbooks used over a period to understand how reading was taught.

Question 6

Match each example below with the use of historical research it best illustrates.
-A state education association newsletter presents a report card showing how various candidates seeking nomination to run for the U.S. presidency have voted on education-related bills.

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The report card on candidates' voting records on education-related bills can help predict future trends in education policy based on their past actions and positions.

Question 7

Match each example below with the use of historical research it best illustrates.
-A researcher studies reports of research on the relationship between intelligence and socioeconomic status since the first intelligence test was developed.

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This example best illustrates reviewing the literature in a specific area of interest, as the researcher is studying reports of research on a specific topic (the relationship between intelligence and socioeconomic status) over time.

Question 8

Reading several historiographical works before undertaking a historical study particularly helps a historical researcher to

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The answer of Reading several historiographical works before undertaking a...

Question 9

Which of the following is not a typical topic for historical research?

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C is not a typical topic for historical research because it focuses on comparing objectives of curriculum programs, which is more related to educational research than historical research. Historical research typically involves studying past events, individuals, ideas, and their interpretations, rather than evaluating and comparing contemporary educational programs.

Question 10

Revisionist history refers to the study of

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Revisionist history involves re-examining historical records and interpretations, often with new methodologies, insights, or perspectives, leading to different understandings of past events.

Question 11

A useful classification of historical documents is

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All the options provided represent useful ways to classify historical documents. Primary vs. secondary refers to the directness of the source's connection to the event or subject it describes. Published vs. unpublished distinguishes between documents that have been made available to the public and those that have not. Intentional vs. unpremeditated differentiates between documents created with the purpose of being a record and those that become useful historical documents by chance.

Question 12

The four main types of historical sources in educational research are documents, quantitative records, relics, and

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The four main types of historical sources in educational research include documents, quantitative records, relics, and oral records. Oral records are crucial for understanding historical contexts, events, and perspectives through interviews, recordings, and testimonies.

Question 13

In historical research, secondary sources are defined as those documents in which the

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Secondary sources are those in which the author did not directly witness or participate in the events being described, instead, they interpret, analyze, or summarize information from primary sources.

Question 14

A researcher doing a historical study in 2007 relies on sources published between 1910 and 1950 to investigate home schooling as practiced by pioneers who went West between 1800 and 1860. This study illustrates the error of

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The study illustrates the error of excessive use of secondary sources because the researcher is relying on sources published long after the period being studied (1910-1950 to investigate 1800-1860), rather than primary sources from the time of the pioneers.

Question 15

Recording information from a historical source usually

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The copyright status of a historical source can affect how it is recorded, shared, or reproduced, as copyright laws protect the intellectual property rights of creators and can limit the use of their works without permission.

Question 16

Internal criticism of a historical source involves consideration of all the following except

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Internal criticism focuses on the content of the document itself, such as the writer's bias, accuracy of facts, and the competence of the writer. Determining the actual authorship of the document is considered external criticism, which deals with the authenticity and origin of the document.

Question 17

Analysis ofcan be of assistance in external criticism of a historical source.

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External criticism involves examining the authenticity of the document itself, including its physical aspects like the paper used.

Question 18

Identifying forgeries, originals versus copies, and the date of origin of a historical document are all relevant to theof the document.

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External criticism involves examining the authenticity, origin, and date of documents, which is essential for identifying forgeries and distinguishing between originals and copies.

Question 19

Match each of the following procedures of historical research with the most appropriate example of that procedure.
-Internal criticism of a historical document

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Internal criticism involves evaluating the credibility and reliability of the content of a historical document, including assessing the competence of the writer to report on the events described.

Question 20

Match each of the following procedures of historical research with the most appropriate example of that procedure.
-External criticism of a historical document

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External criticism involves assessing the authenticity of a document, including determining if it is genuine or a forgery.

Quiz 16: Historical Research